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The Jewish community the world over will be observing Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, this coming Sunday. Remembering this most tragic of events in our people’s history is critical to the future of our people. We honor the memory of six million (plus) of our brothers and sisters who were brutally murdered just for being Jewish, and we vow to do whatever we can to keep their memories alive through continuing Jewish life and Jewish observance into the future.
Some years back the UJA Federation came out with a campaign that every Seder table keep one empty seat to honor one of the 6 million who perished. When they approached the Lubavitcher Rebbe asking for his support of the campaign the Rebbe refused. Rather than an empty seat, the Rebbe suggested that we fill that we fill that seat with a fellow Jew who would otherwise not have celebrated the Seder. The Rebbe’s message: The best way to guarantee the perpetuation of the legacy of the 6 million is by actively spreading living Judaism to those around us, who will carry Judaism into the future.
In this spirit, I invite you to join me at shul this Shabbat for a special service in honor of Yom HaShoah. Services begin 9:30am. Torah reading and Yom HaShoah service at 11:00am. Kiddush luncheon at noon, sponsored by the Salzbank family.
Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
TORAH STUDIES - COURSE #2
Our new Torah Studies course on the book of Leviticus began 2 weeks ago but it's not too late to join! Men and women are encouraged to sign up for this phenomenal course, BONDING, being held for another 5 Sunday mornings, 10:00—11:20 am at Chabad. Come for all 5 classes or come for individual ones - whatever suits your schedule. The course fee is $35 and includes the textbook. Sign up by calling Maria at 516-767-TORAH or register online, click here!
NEW! Tanya Class—beginning April 24 - click to sign up!
The Tanya is the basic book of chabad philosophy and a classic in terms of applied “intellectual Kabalah”. Its stated aim is to show a path to realizing one's purpose and developing a deeper relationship with G‑d. Encounter a spiritual dimension of Judaism with the study of the Tanya, presented in a most fascinating fashion by Rabbi Paltiel. Attain insights into yourself and the world around you with these fundamental teachings of Kabbalah, exploring and solving the dilemmas of the human soul.
This weekly class will meet evert Saturday beginning April 24th from 8:45 am to 9:30 am. We hope to eventually complete the entire 52 chapters of this classic, well renowned Chassidic work. No knowledge of Hebrew reading necessary as the text will be in English. This class is for you if you are a serious student of learning, have some interest in philosophy and spirituality, and don't mind a challenging, thought provoking lesson that will make you think. Requires basic ability to concentrate… If you fit into that category and you think you can make it most Saturday mornings, this might be exactly the class you have been looking for in terms of Jewish mystical learning.
It's time to sign up with 2 simple steps – the class is free but we do need you to purchase a book online, from the publisher. Click here to sign up and take another minute to purchase this book online by clicking here.
16th Annual Dinner - save the date!
Please mark your calendar. Look out for the save the date card in the mail; a formal invitation will follow and online registration will be available next week, Monday evening, April 14.
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